The Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, says census should reflect religion in its data.
Onaiyekan stated this while fielding questions from newsmen at a round table engagement with traditional and interfaith leaders in advocating for partnership to improve human capital development through girl child education, in Abuja on Wednesday.
The Prelate said if census can reflect tribe and place of birth, that he sees no reason why it shouldn’t reflect religion.
He explained that religion played an important role in the lives of Nigerians.
“Our country has always been reluctant in reflecting religion in our census. I am one of those who believe that religion is an important aspect of our life in this country, and to do a census without reflecting it means we are closing our eyes to an important reality. If it reflects tribe and place of birth, it should reflect religion.”
This is coming after the National Population Census (NPC) said it will not request the religion of respondents.
